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Leeds, NY · standard

ZIP Code 12451

Greene County, New York - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,674
55/sq mi
$56,477
Median income
$282,700
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Leeds pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

23th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
55
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 12451 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 12451 covers 30.6 square miles in Leeds, Greene County, New York (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,674 residents on file, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 12451 reports a modest median household income of $56,477 (39% below the New York average), while per-capita income is $31,811. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $282,700 (25% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,268 monthly, and 91.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.5, and the average commute is -. To put 12451 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Greene County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 12451

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leeds, NY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 12451.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 12451, Leeds, NY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,674

Population

30.6

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 12451?

53.5

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 6.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$56,477

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$31,811

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 12451 ranks nationally

Leeds, NY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$56,477 23rd percentile higher than 23% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 43.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

627

Total Housing Units

441

Occupied Units

186

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.4%
Renter 8.6%

$282,700

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,268

Median Rent

1961

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 12451, employing approximately 289 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,204,000.

24

Businesses

289

Employees

$11.2M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 7 29.2%
Construction 3 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 3 12.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 12451 vs 12482 →

ZIP 12451 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 12451 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 12451 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 12451 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
12482 South Cairo, NY 680 2.6 mi
12058 Earlton, NY 1,445 3.3 mi
12413 Cairo, NY 2,948 3.7 mi
12176 Surprise, NY 198 5.2 mi
12414 Catskill, NY 10,510 5.8 mi
12431 Freehold, NY 1,381 5.2 mi
12042 Climax, NY 271 6.9 mi
12470 Purling, NY 536 6.5 mi
12473 Round Top, NY 861 5.7 mi
12051 Coxsackie, NY 7,070 6.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Greene County

12414 standard
Catskill, NY
Pop: 10,510
12051 standard
Coxsackie, NY
Pop: 7,070
12083 standard
Greenville, NY
Pop: 3,795
12015 standard
Athens, NY
Pop: 3,010
12413 standard
Cairo, NY
Pop: 2,948
12192 standard
West Coxsackie, NY
Pop: 1,722

Related Areas

Greene County Leeds, NY New York

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 12451 in? ▼
ZIP code 12451 (Leeds) is located in Greene County, New York. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-ny.
What is the population of ZIP code 12451? ▼
ZIP code 12451 in Leeds, NY has a population of 1,674 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 12451? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 12451 is $56,477, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 12451? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 12451 is $282,700, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 12451? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 12451 is White at 92.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 12451? ▼
ZIP code 12451 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 289 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 12451? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 12451 are: Accommodation and food services (7), Construction (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 12451? ▼
In ZIP code 12451, 43.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 12451? ▼
In ZIP code 12451, approximately 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 12451? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 12451 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.